What is a Texas Master Naturalist?

	*What is a Texas Master Naturalist?*

Hill Country Chapter
Last update: 06/08/2008

The Texas Master Naturalist – Hill Country Chapter is now accepting applications for the 2008 training class. Adults in Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, and Kerr counties may apply. This researched-based, scientific training is customized for the Hill Country and taught by experts from state universities and state and federal agencies. It is centered in wildlife and natural resource management. Topics include basic ecology, geology, range science, deer management, plant identification, and more.

Chapter members volunteer for more than 50 projects in the four-county area to help conserve Texas’ natural resources and educate residents about the local ecology. Projects include butterfly research, bird counts, water quality monitoring, land management assistance, and children’s classes, and they occur in a variety of places such as nature centers, parks, and natural areas.

Classes begin September 3, end November 12, and meet from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Most are at the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. To become certified, in addition to completing the class, trainees must volunteer 40 hours on approved projects and complete 8 hours of advanced training.

For more information or an application, contact John Huecksteadt Director of Membership at 830-997-4843. Please include your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. You may also download and print out an application with this link: 2008 HCMN Application. Completed applications must be postmarked by July 17.

The Texas Master Naturalist program is sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas AgriLife Extension. Information about the state program is at Texas Master Naturalist Program.

Master Naturalist Mission

“To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas”

Check out these links to find out more about the TMN Volunteer Program

President: Jim Stanley

Vice President of Programs: Warren Ferguson

Secretary: Priscilla Stanley

Treasurer: Martha Miesch

Director of Communications: Janet Csanyi

Director Class Training: Annie Rendon

Director of Advanced Training: Dan Behringer

Director of Volunteer Projects: Jerri Workman

Director of Membership: John Huecksteadt

2007 Class Representative: Lee Kneupper

Past President: Phyllis Muska

Volunteer and Advanced Training Hours: Please email or mail each month to Lee Kneupper, lrkneupper@sbcglobal.net , or 411Rebecca Rd., Bandera, TX 78003.